A cozy morning treat made with love, butter, and a little nostalgia

A Grannie Core Recipe

There are mornings when the kitchen feels like a refuge. The light comes softly through the curtains. The kettle hums. The world slows down just long enough to smell like cinnamon and butter.
That’s the heart of GrannieCore. It involves simple comforts, humble ingredients, and the joy of making something warm with your own two hands.

These quick bread cinnamon buns don’t ask for much — no yeast, no waiting, no fuss. Just a bowl, a spoon, and a quiet moment before the day begins.

They come together in less than an hour. However, the memory they create will linger far longer. Imagine the smell of cinnamon filling the house. Feel the buttery sweetness on your fingertips. Hear the sound of a loved one saying, “These taste like home.”

✨ Ingredients

For the dough

• 2 cups locally milled flour (all-purpose or a blend with stone-ground whole wheat)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup local milk or buttermilk
• ¼ cup melted farm butter (plus extra for brushing)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the filling

• ¼ cup melted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar + 1 tbsp local honey or maple syrup
• 1½ tsp cinnamon
• Optional: ¼ cup finely chopped apples, walnuts, or raisins

For the glaze

• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• ¼ tsp cinnamon

🕰️ Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-inch round or square baking dish with butter.
2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead gently 4–5 times on a floured surface until smooth.
4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 12×8 inches).
5. Spread the filling: Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over top. Add apples or nuts if using.
6. Roll up tightly from the long side and slice into 1-inch pieces.
7. Arrange the rolls in your buttered pan, leaving a little space between each one. Brush the tops with a bit more butter.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.
9. Glaze: While warm, drizzle with the honey-butter glaze or a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk whisked in a teacup.

🌸 GrannieCore Serving Ideas

• Serve on a vintage plate or enamel pan, lined with a crocheted doily.
• Pair with a pot of tea or freshly brewed coffee in your favorite mug.
• Wrap a few buns in parchment, tie with twine, and tuck in a sprig of rosemary for gifting.
• Keep one on the counter for yourself. GrannieCore is as much about nurturing you as it is about others.

💭 A Note from the Kitchen

This morning, I used flour from a 100 mile mill and honey from our local apiary. The dough came together quickly, and the house filled with that familiar scent that seems to whisper, “All is well.”

That’s the heart of GrannieCore — not perfection, but presence. Not fancy, but faithful. The gentle rhythm of stirring, rolling, and baking your love right into the day.

🪶 Closing Thought

If you make these buns, take a photo before they disappear. Tag it #GrannieCoreBaking or #DollCanCreate. I’d love to see your cozy kitchens and cinnamon-swirled smiles.

Let’s keep these simple, handmade moments alive — one bun, one morning, one act of love at a time.

💗
— Grannie Doll